Dubai: Moving ahead in the global race to space, the UAE is all set to launch its latest satellite MBZ-SAT, the second Emirati-made satellite, tonight (January 14).
Planet Partners with the UAE Space Agency to Build Satellite Data …
Access to PlanetScope satellite data for the exemplary country, to leverage a near-daily country-level imagery scan, at 3 meter resolution, and see gradual change happening, such as coastal erosion.
Want to go home shopping in the UAE? Pick up your VR goggles
Buying and selling property has traditionally been a slow and often painful process, involving multiple parties, paperwork and physical viewings. But technology is making serious inroads into making …
79th Indian Independence Day celebrated in Abu Dhabi, UAE
India’s 79th Independence Day was celebrated with great significance at the premises of the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Indian ambassador Sanjay Sudhir hoisted the national …
MoHRE processes record 18m smart transactions as UAE pushes digital transformation
The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) processed more than 18m smart transactions in the first half of 2025, underscoring its leadership in digital government services and its …
Dubai construction inspections surge 36% in 2025 as sustainability efforts hit new milestone
Dubai Municipality conducted 25,000 construction inspections in H1 2025, boosting safety, compliance, and green building across the emirate …
Ant International Secures UAE Regulatory Approval
Ant International signs partnership with Abu Dhabi Investment Office and receives Central Bank in-principle approval for payment licences …
Dubai businessman loses Dh2.2 million in Bao Bao Panda crypto scam, probe underway
It was billed as the “panda revolution” of the crypto world. Bao Bao Panda, a meme coin with a grinning mascot, viral internet hype, and AI-driven investing, claimed it would change fortunes “one …
Abu Dhabi seeks proposals for carbon-capture power project
Ewec issues request for proposals Plan for 3.3GW power plant Al Nouf Complex in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) has issued a request for proposals for …
Park Properties enters the UAE real estate market with ambitious vision and flagship waterfront project
At the forefront of Park Properties’ portfolio, Ajman Creek Towers stands out as the most affordable waterfront property in the UAE, offering the lowest price per square foot for a waterfront property …
Dubai Customs Seize Over 6 Million Fake Cigarettes In 35-Tonne Bust
Dubai Customs has seized over 35 tonnes of counterfeit, smuggled, and non-compliant goods over the course of three months since the star …
The Decisive Path: A Chairman’s Blueprint for UAE Business Setup
The United Arab Emirates is still adding new companies at a brisk pace, but consultants who work in the sector say the difference between a smooth start and …
Abu Dhabi Extends Darb Toll Hours, Scraps Fee Limits
Big change for Abu Dhabi drivers — the Darb toll system is getting a shake-up starting Monday, September 1. The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) has announced longer evening toll hours and the end of …
One-third of UAE children spend 7 hours daily on laptop, mobile phone screens, says study
As children across the UAE return to classrooms this month, Barraquer Eye Hospital UAE is urging parents and educators to take a closer look, literally, …
Al Maya celebrates India’s 79th Independence Day across UAE stores
The annual initiative reflects Al Maya Group’s tradition of recognising national and cultural occasions of significance through meaningful in-store experiences …
Dubai chocolate craze blamed for alleged £200 pistachio theft caught on CCTV
CCTV captured a woman allegedly stealing £200 worth of pistachios from Out Of This World, a health food shop in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK. Shopkeeper Damian Tapper said the thief specifically targeted …
UAE, Senegal strengthen partnership on water investment in Africa ahead of 2026 UN Water Conference
Today at the Africa Water Investment Summit, the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Senegal, as co-hosts of the 2026 UN Water Conference, in partnership with AUDA-NEPAD, Children Investment Fund …